FRE 4663

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An A-20 Boston takes off at Earls Colne, home of the 323rd Bomb Group. Not To Be Published 24 Jul 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Probably a TT a/c used by group.' Printed caption on reverse: 'A Boston Bomber Takes Off. Associated Press Photo Shows:- A Boston bomber takes off on an operational flight from a U.S. Bomber Station "somewhere in England". WOR 259121. 24-7-43-Y.' Censor no: 276101. On reverse: Ministry of Information, Associated Press and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau
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An A-20 Boston takes off at Earls Colne, home of the 323rd Bomb Group. Not To Be Published 24 Jul 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Probably a TT a/c used by group.' Printed caption on reverse: 'A Boston Bomber Takes Off. Associated Press Photo Shows:- A Boston bomber takes off on an operational flight from a U.S. Bomber Station "somewhere in England". WOR 259121. 24-7-43-Y.' Censor no: 276101. On reverse: Ministry of Information, Associated Press and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

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Private First Class Barbara O'Brien of the Womens Army Corps, paints the nose of a B-26 Marauder (YU-Y. serial number 41-34982) nicknamed "Jolly Roger" of the 323rd Bomb Group. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publcation 4 Dec 1943.' [stamp] and '295589.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'W.A.C.S. on duty at a Bomber Station. Associated Press Photo shows:- Pfc: Barbara O'Brien painting the Jolly Roger on the nose of a Marauder with the crew looking on.'

323rd Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection